The Gayer-Anderson Cat has been one of the most admired objects at the British Museum since its arrival in 1947. This book presents a detailed description of the cat and a discussion of its possible meaning and role in ancient times. Surprising new finds from scientific analyses are presented for the first time, shedding light on the cat's modern history, from its acquisition by the British Army major and avid antiquities collector John Gayer-Anderson to its donation to the British Museum. The fascinating narrative is complemented by outstanding new photography.
By:
Neal Spencer Imprint: British Museum Press Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 210mm,
Width: 147mm,
Spine: 5mm
Weight: 160g ISBN:9780714119731 ISBN 10: 0714119733 Series:Objects in Focus Pages: 64 Publication Date:14 May 2007 Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Neal Spencer is a curator at the British Museum, with responsibility for the Late Period, Graeco-Roman and Coptic collections.